20 Creative Date Ideas That Cost Less Than $20 (But Aren't Any Less Fun)

A Colorful "Garage Sale" Style Warehouse Apartment in North Carolina (Image credit: Carolyn Scott) The typical formula for a date--think dinner, drinks, entertainment--can add up to an expensive outing. And while staying in and watching TV is a comfortable (and frankly, more desirable) date night alternative most of the time, sometimes you just need a change--and a night out of the house.